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Aniimo Preview – A Fresh Take on the Monster-Collecting Genre
Aniimo, developed by Pawprint Studio, offers a fresh take on the monster-collecting genre with its unique "Twining" mechanic, allowing players to morph into their creatures during combat. The game features elemental types, a familiar capture system, and incorporates puzzles, NPC quests, and a cozy farming minigame. Aniimo is set to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android, with plans for monetization that avoid gacha and pay-to-win elements.
This New Open-World Pokemon Competitor Is Wildly Ambitious
Aniimo is an ambitious open-world creature collector game from Pawprint Studio, featuring a unique "twine" mechanic allowing players to merge with their creatures in combat. The game will launch in Q3 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and mobile platforms as a free-to-play title, with plans for over 200 creatures, a story campaign, trading, base building, and multiplayer elements. Despite its extensive feature set, Aniimo will not launch in early access, and the developers have stated there will be no gacha elements for unlocking creatures.
Multiplayer critter-catching open world Aniimo unveils a new trailer, a summer beta, and release in Q3
Developer Pawprint Studio has unveiled a new trailer and release details for its open-world multiplayer RPG, Aniimo. The game is slated for a Q3 release and will feature a closed beta this summer. Aniimo will be available on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam.
ANIIMO ANNOUNCES Q3 2026 LAUNCH WINDOW, NEXT CLOSED BETA COMING SOON
Pawprint Studio announced that their creature-catching open-world RPG, Aniimo, is scheduled for a Q3 2026 launch. A new gameplay trailer revealed features for an upcoming Global Closed Beta Test this summer on PC, iOS, and Android. The game will also launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in Q3 2026.
Aniimo launches in Q3 2026
The free-to-play open-world creature catching action RPG Aniimo is set to launch in Q3 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android. Publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio announced that a global closed beta test will be held this summer on PC, iOS, and Android, featuring new Aniimo, regions, and gameplay modes.
Aniimo Preview at PAX East 2026
Pawprint Studio's Aniimo, a creature collector-battler, was showcased at PAX East 2026. The game features stylized creature designs and allows players to merge with their monsters. Aniimo is slated for a 2026 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.
Xbox at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026: Meet the Developers of This Year’s Featured Games
Xbox is showcasing a variety of upcoming games from developers worldwide at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Featured titles include Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat, Valor Mortis, Erosion, Don't Fret, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now, with many offering playable demos.
Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026
Valor Mortis and Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat will be featured with demos at Summer Game Fest Play Days, taking place from June 6th to 8th. Xbox is also hosting demos for several indie titles, including Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now. Grounded 2 will also have a demo available, potentially tied to a larger announcement.
Step Aside, Pokémon! This Ambitious PS5 Creature Catcher Swaps Pokéballs for Pokécubes
Pawprint Studio has announced Aniimo, a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG for PlayStation 5. Players will capture and battle creatures called Aniimo, combining their elemental powers in squad-based combat. The game will be playable at PAX East, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Aniimo adds PS5 and Epic Games Store ahead of 2026 launch
Pawprint Studio announced that Aniimo will launch on PlayStation 5 and the Epic Games Store in 2026, expanding its multi-platform release to include Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC), and mobile. The free-to-play creature-collection RPG will feature a unique 'Twining' mechanic where players merge with collected creatures to access their abilities. A playable demo featuring a new creature, Hoptail, will be available at PAX East.
Aniimo adds PS5 version
The free-to-play open-world creature catching action RPG Aniimo will now also launch for PlayStation 5. It will release simultaneously with its previously announced versions for Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android. The game is now available to wishlist on the PlayStation Store.
Aniimo - Free-to-Play Creature-Catching RPG Set to Launch on PS5 - GameHaunt
Aniimo, a free-to-play open-world creature-catching RPG, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. Developed by Pawprint Studio and published by Kingsglory, the game will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android. Aniimo introduces a unique 'Twine' mechanic allowing players to merge with their creatures, offering a fresh perspective and new traversal abilities.
ANIIMO ADDS PLAYSTATION 5 AND EPIC GAMES STORE TO LAUNCH PLATFORMS
Pawprint Studio announced that its free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG, Aniimo, will launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Epic Games Store, in addition to previously announced platforms Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PC, and mobile. Players can wishlist the game now, and a playable demo will be available at PAX East.